Burning River 100 Mile Endurance Run
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Burning River Endurance Run & Relay
The Burning River Endurance Run & Relay is a multi-distance trail event held in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio, with the 21st anniversary in 2027. The course passes through Cuyahoga Valley National Park and Summit Metro Parks and uses Sheraton Suites Akron Cuyahoga Falls as an event address.
Offered distances
- 100 Miles
- 50 Miles
- 26.2 Miles
Event formats include solo 100-mile and 50-mile races, a back-half 50-mile option, a marathon, and a 100-mile relay for eight-person teams. Time limits and awards are specified by distance: the 100-mile solo has a 32-hour limit and awards a belt buckle; the 50-mile solo has a 15-hour limit and awards a 50M medal; the back-half 50-mile has an 18-hour limit and awards a 50M medal; the marathon has a 14-hour limit and awards a marathon medal. Relay teams are given 27 hours to complete the 100 miles and receive medals.
Registration windows differ by entry type. Most solo and relay registration opens 2026-12-01 and closes 2026-12-31, with listed fees per event. Pacer registration opens 2027-05-01 and closes 2027-08-01; pacers are allowed beginning at mile 50, while runners age 60 and over may have a pacer for the entire race. Relay award eligibility includes a requirement that female participants run at least 25 percent of segments for Co-Ed awards and that all team members be age 40 or over for Masters awards. Relay exchange locations are subject to change. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
